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More than 80 auditions were held in the Morristown High School auditorium
Saturday, Dec. 15 including dance, music and variety performances, as performers
sought spots for the final Feb. 27 show at the Mayo
Performing Arts Center.

Performers to make the final cut include:

Jonathan Aloba: Dance

Bellydance Revolution: Dance

Carlos Castellano: Vocal

Dance Innovations Performance Foundation: Dance

Melanie Della Peruti: Dance

Kaitlyn Gallagher and her band: Band

Josh Klein and The Legends: Band

Robie Loeser: Vocal

Chuck Levy: Vocal

Katherine Merwin and Julia Cipriani: Vocal and Instrumental Duet

Julia Rangel, Nina Rangel and Caty Tsang: Vocal and Instrumental Trio

Room 4 Three: Band

Danielle Schussel: Instrumental

Molly Sibona: Instrumental

Sofia, Arthur and Isabella Wawrzyniak: Vocal

Kat Zangari: Vocal

During her audition Saturday, 11-year-old Kaitlyn Gallagher, who was a finalist two years ago,
performed her original song, "Heaven," with her band mates from Original
Music School in Morristown. Gallagher, who wants to be a professional
singer, said she hopes the event helps her music career.

Debbie Sontupe, co-chairperson of the Morris Education Foundation, said the organization plans to announced the ticket sale date, the judges
panel and master of ceremonies later in January. While an 11-person panel comprised of foundation members makes the initial cut, professional judges will determine the overall winners in February, Sontupe said.

"We are anticipating
another sold-out evening!" Sontupe said in a news release.